Galveston Historical Foundation

Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop's Palace
2026-04-11 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-03-28 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-03-21 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | 1892 Bishop’s Palace, 1402 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States
Offering participants a rare look into parts of the National Historic Landmark that are typically off-limits, the 1892 Bishop’s Palace Basement to Attic Tours feature Mrs. Gresham’s studio. An exclusive third-floor view to a truly one of a kind panoramic of the Gulf of Mexico. Tickets are limited to 20 total guests and are $40 per person.
Built of stone and steel for the railroad magnate Walter Gresham and his family, this famous house was designed by Nicholas Clayton, Galveston’s premier Victorian-era architect. Bishop’s Palace is recognized as one of America’s finest examples of Victorian exuberance and Gilded-Age extravagance and is listed by the U. S. Department of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark. The Bishop’s Palace Basement to Attic Tours are the best opportunity the public has to view all floors of the historic property.

Smarty Pints Trivia Nights
2026-04-09 18:00 - 20:30 | Galveston Historic Seaport, 2200 Harborside Drive, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States
PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL NOT HAVE SMARTY PINTS IN DECEMBER BUT WILL RESUME IN JANUARY OF 2026.

Think you’re the know-it-all of Galveston? Come flex those brain muscles and join us for a series of trivia nights supporting Galveston Historical Foundation and the Tall Ship ELISSA!

Held on the second Thursday of each month, our Smarty Pints Trivia Nights are all-ages evenings held at the Galveston Historic Seaport’s ELISSA Room. Craft beer and snacks will be available for purchase and we’ll open the gates at 6 for dockside access before heading up to test your smarts at 6:30.

Bring your besties, your brainiacs, and maybe even your “lucky guessers.” With categories ranging from local history to pop culture, there’s something for everyone.

Field of Dreams - Strand Summer Series
2026-04-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Hendley Green, 2028 Strand Street, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States
Galveston Historical Foundation invites you to enjoy historic downtown Galveston for the 2026 Strand Summer Series! These movie nights are held at Hendley Green and feature free films from April through September.
ABOUT FIELD OF DREAMS | Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella is inspired by a voice he can’t ignore to pursue a dream he can hardly believe. Supported by his wife, Ray begins the quest by turning his ordinary cornfield into a place where dreams can come true.

Genteel Junque
2026-03-20 - 2026-03-22 | The Depot on Market, 3304 Market, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States
An array of antiques, furniture, home accessories, and more will be available for sale at Galveston Historical Foundation’s Genteel Junque sale of donated items. Held at The Depot on Market, 3304 Market, the sale will emphasize high-quality antiques, furniture, and art in good condition.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, March 20 | 6 – 8 p.m. | Free GHF Member’s Only Preview

Not a member? Join here or at the door.
Beer and wine are included in the evening.

Saturday, March 21| 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Free to the public
Sunday, March 22 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Free to the public

GHF asks community members to make tax-deductible donations of Victorian to Mid-Century Modern furniture or home goods to the Genteel Junque event. For more information, please contact Nick Barbee at 409-765-3461.
Proceeds from the sales of items benefit Galveston Historical Foundation. Incorporated in 1954, GHF is one of the nation’s largest local preservation organizations. Over the last 50 years, the foundation has expanded its mission to encompass community redevelopment, public education, historic preservation advocacy, maritime preservation, and stewardship of historic properties. Today, GHF has over 2,000 memberships representing individuals, families, and businesses across Texas, the US, and abroad, and exerts a profound impact on the culture and economy of the Island.
